2022 Kansas gubernatorial election
The 2022 Kansas gubernatorial election will take place on November 8, 2022, to elect the governor of Kansas. Democratic Governor Laura Kelly is running for re-election to a second term.
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Democratic primary
Declared
- Laura Kelly, incumbent governor (2019–present) and state senator (2005–2019)[1]
- Running Mate: David Toland, concurrent incumbent lieutenant governor and Secretary of Commerce.
Democratic candidates[lower-alpha 1]
Incumbent governor
Laura Kelly
Endorsements
Laura Kelly
- Statewide officials
- Sandy Praeger, former Insurance Commissioner of Kansas (Republican)[2]
- Gary Sherrer, former Lieutenant Governor of Kansas (Republican)[3]
- State legislators
- Audrey Langworthy, former state senator (Republican)[3]
- Steve Morris, former president of the Kansas Senate (Republican)[3]
- Lana Oleen, former state senator (Republican)[3]
- Charles Roth, state representative (Republican)[3]
- Sheryl Spalding, former state representative (Republican)[3]
- Organizations
Republican primary
Declared
- Derek Schmidt, Kansas Attorney General (2011–present), former Majority Leader of the Kansas Senate (2005–2011), and former state senator from the 15th district (2001–2011)[5]
Republican candidates[lower-alpha 1]
Withdrew
- Jeff Colyer, former governor (2018–2019), former lieutenant governor (2011–2018), former state senator from the 37th district (2009–2011), and former state representative from the 48th district (2007–2009) (endorsed Schmidt)[6]
- Chase LaPorte, businessman
Declined
- Wink Hartman, businessman and candidate for lieutenant governor in 2018[7]
- Kris Kobach, former Kansas Secretary of State, nominee for governor in 2018, and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2020 (running for Kansas Attorney General)[8]
- Jerry Moran, U.S. Senator (running for re-election)[9][10]
- Ron Ryckman Jr., Speaker of the Kansas House of Representatives (endorsed Schmidt)[11]
Endorsements
Derek Schmidt
- U.S. Executive Branch officials
- Donald Trump, 45th President of the United States (2017–2021)[12][13]
- Federal officials
- Roger Marshall, U.S. Senator from Kansas (2021–present), former U.S. Representative from Kansas's 1st congressional district (2017–2021) (previously endorsed Jeff Colyer)[14]
- Mike Pompeo, former United States Secretary of State (2018–2021), former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (2017–2018), and former U.S. Representative from Kansas's 4th congressional district (2011–2017)[7]
- Pat Roberts, former U.S. Senator from Kansas (1997–2021), former U.S. Representative from Kansas's 1st congressional district (1981–1997)[15]
- State officials
- Jeff Colyer, 47th Governor of Kansas (2018–2019), former lieutenant governor (2011–2018), former state senator from the 37th district (2009–2011), and former state representative from the 48th district (2007–2009)[6]
- Ron Ryckman Jr., Speaker of the Kansas House of Representatives (2017–present) and state representative for the 78th District (2013–present)[11]
Jeff Colyer (withdrew)
- U.S. Representatives
- Tracey Mann, U.S. Representative from Kansas's 1st congressional district (2021-), former Lieutenant Governor of Kansas (2018-2019)[16]
Hypothetical polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[lower-alpha 2] |
Margin of error |
Jeff Colyer |
Ron Ryckman Jr. |
Derek Schmidt |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cygnal (R)[upper-alpha 1] | March 3–4, 2021 | 510 (LV) | ± 4.3% | 19% | 5% | 28% | 49% |
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[17] | Tossup | March 4, 2022 |
| Inside Elections[18] | Tossup | March 4, 2022 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[19] | Tossup | January 26, 2022 |
| Politico[20] | Tossup | April 1, 2022 |
| RCP[21] | Lean R (flip) | January 10, 2022 |
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[lower-alpha 2] |
Margin of error |
Laura Kelly (D) |
Derek Schmidt (R) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarity Campaign Labs (D)[upper-alpha 2] | September 13–15, 2021 | 810 (LV) | ± 3.5% | 47% | 44% | 9% |
| Remington Research Group (R) | September 7–9, 2021 | 1,000 (LV) | ± 3.0% | 40% | 44% | 16% |
Notes
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- Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear
- Partisan clients
- This poll was sponsored by Our Way of Life PAC
- This poll was sponsored by EMILY's List
References
- Dakota, Michael (December 18, 2020). "Governor Laura Kelly will run for reelection". KSNT. Archived from the original on February 18, 2021. Retrieved February 10, 2021.
- "SANDY PRAEGER ENDORSES GOV. KELLY".
- Bernard, Katie (March 3, 2022). "Coalition of Kansas Republicans endorses Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly in reelection fight". The Kansas City Star. Archived from the original on April 28, 2022. Retrieved April 28, 2022.
- "Candidates for Governor".
- "AG Derek Schmidt announces run for Kansas governor". March 9, 2021. Retrieved March 9, 2021.
- Newton, Ryan (August 30, 2021). "Jeff Colyer ends campaign for Kansas governor". KSNW. Archived from the original on August 30, 2021. Retrieved October 4, 2021.
- Bahl, Andrew (September 22, 2021). "Who's running for Kansas governor (and more) in 2022? A look at what to expect in next year's election". The Topeka Capital-Journal. Gannett. Archived from the original on September 23, 2021. Retrieved October 4, 2021.
- "Kris Kobach, Former Trump Adviser, Announces Run For Kansas Attorney General". npr. April 29, 2021. Retrieved April 29, 2021.
- Lowry, Bryan; Shorman, Jonathan. "Who will take on Gov. Laura Kelly in Kansas? Some top GOP contenders are emerging". Retrieved December 16, 2020.
- "Aide: Kansas Sen. Moran plans to seek reelection in 2022". Associated Press. November 11, 2020. Retrieved January 8, 2021.
- Andrew Bahl (June 8, 2021). "House Speaker Ron Ryckman rules out gubernatorial bid, backs Derek Schmidt in 2022 race". Topeka-Capital Journal.
- "Donald Trump backs Attorney General Derek Schmidt in Kansas governor's race".
- "Former President Donald Trump endorses AG Derek Schmidt for Kansas governor". January 3, 2022.
- "Sen. Roger Marshall endorses AG Derek Schmidt for governor". WIBW-TV. Associated Press. September 7, 2021. Archived from the original on September 10, 2021. Retrieved October 4, 2021.
- Tal Axelrod (July 6, 2021). "Bob Dole, Pat Roberts endorse Kansas AG Derek Schmidt for governor". thehill.
- Bahl, Andrew (June 2, 2021). "Jeff Colyer endorsed by Congressman Tracey Mann in KS governor's race". www.cjonline.com. The Topeka Capital-Journal. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
- "2022 Governor Race Ratings". The Cook Political Report. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
- "Gubernatorial Ratings". Inside Elections. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
- "2022 Gubernatorial race ratings". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
- "Kansas Governor Race 2022". Politico. April 1, 2022.
- "2022 Governor Races". RCP. January 10, 2022. Retrieved January 10, 2022.
External links
- Official campaign websites
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